Emirates continues to celebrate the expansion of its Premium Economy offering, including three press releases so far this month. Yet aircraft retrofits appear to be progressing slower than expected, with no signs of improvement on the horizon.
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Global’s A380 Inaugural Flight
The Global Airlines A380 performed its inaugural passenger flight on Thursday, carrying a lucky few travelers from Glasgow to New York’s JFK Airport.
New First Class Suite planned for British Airways A380s
British Airways will refresh the first class cabins beginning with its A380 fleet. The new seats are expected to fly in 2026, offering increased space, comfort, and privacy on board.
Emirates first 777 retrofit returns to service
Emirates’ first 777 with a premium economy cabin returned to service on Wednesday, ahead of schedule. The plane also features the carrier’s new business class cabin on board.
Emirates boosts cabin retrofit program nearly 60%
Expect more A380s and 777s to remain in the Emirates fleet a little longer. That’s the message out today, as the company expands its cabin retrofit program to another 71 aircraft, joining the original 120 planes.
Global Airlines ferries its A380 to the UK
Wannabe all-A380 operator Global Airlines moved closer to operations this week, as its first aircraft returned to Europe for additional maintenance work. But, as with most things related to Global Airlines, the process was not quite normal.
British airways adds free messaging Wi-Fi option
British Airways will add a free tier to its inflight internet offerings, becoming the latest airline to tie internet service to its loyalty program.
Qantas extending free Wi-Fi to international fleet from late 2024
More than a decade after its first attempt, Qantas will bring inflight internet to its long-haul fleet. And it’ll be free for everyone on board.
Global Airlines buys its first A380 – again
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. But startup Global Airlines is taking a second chance to buy its first A380.
Global Airlines taps Hi Fly for A380 maintenance and retrofit
Global Airlines contracted with Hi Fly to handle maintenance and retrofit work for its first A380 going through the necessary processes before it can carry travelers.